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A Lesson on Gratitude

October 26, 2018 by Kristin Smith

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, the leaves turning bright colors and the crisp fall air giving me hope for a few more precious days of fall. After a long morning of meetings, I was hopeful as I walked into Meadow Lake Elementary School. A stone’s … [Read more...]

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Farm to food bank: fighting local childhood hunger

August 29, 2018 by Kristin Smith

This summer, The Food Group is partnering with Lakewinds Food Co-op to help fight childhood hunger. Through this project, Lakewinds pays emerging farmers from communities that are historically underrepresented in farming (immigrants, people of color, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Big River Farms, blog, childhood hunger, cultural equity, Farming, food shelf, hunger fighter, innovate, Lakewinds Food Co-op, Nutrition, organic, partner, produce, support

Volunteer Spotlight: North Star Ski Touring Club

July 16, 2018 by Kristin Smith

What an impact the North Star Ski Touring Club has made for our neighbors struggling with hunger! For the past decade, this group has been volunteering monthly with The Food Group. Every third Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am, the North … [Read more...]

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Freezer/Cooler Transformation Update

July 10, 2018 by Kristin Smith

Needing more space due to increased demand is a good problem to have when it comes to our Fare for All program. Fare for All is a low-cost grocery program, which increases access to fresh produce and lean meats throughout the state and helps … [Read more...]

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Senior Hunger Awareness Month

April 20, 2018 by Kristin Smith

Spring is here in Minnesota! While we joyfully adjust to the change in weather April will hopefully bring, Senior Hunger Awareness Month is happening all around us. Many organizations are working towards improving the health of seniors in our … [Read more...]

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